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Bound but not Gagged
Top 5 Indie Bestsellers
September 19, 2013
The Paper Hound is the newest addition to Vancouver's Book Row on West Pender Street. An eclectic and well-appointed array of titles new and old for discerning readers and idle browsers alike!
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politics
Harper's litany of abuses must compel Canadians to fight for change
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Oct 15 2015
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Amira Elghawaby
Many, many people have warned Canada that Harper's time in power has been awful. But what happens when a non-partisan observer starts saying the same thing?
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politics
The real legacy of Stephen Harper
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Oct 8 2015
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Meg Borthwick
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Canada has an international reputation for justice and environmental protection. But do we really deserve it, especially after nine years under the Harper government? Nope!
politics
Hands off Africa: Canada's 300 years of intrusions exposed
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Oct 1 2015
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Daniel Tseghay
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Yves Engler's new book "Canada in Africa" exposes the Canadian government's complicity, and exploitation of, Canadian mines in Africa.
fiction
'Night Moves' brings new light to the shadows of Canada's North
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Sep 24 2015
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Lauren Scott
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Dene author Richard Van Camp's latest short story collection "Night Moves" finds us back in Fort Simmer with some friendly faces, but wholly new and haunting experiences.
poetry
Restoring disturbed nature: Two debut books of Canadian poetry
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Sep 17 2015
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Sarah Hipworth
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This double review of "Infinite Citizen of the Shaking Tent" and "A New Index for Predicting Catastrophes" explores world metaphors and how they can condition our thoughts and shape our actions.
economics
Capitalism must die! Your economic guidebook to revolution
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Sep 10 2015
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Aaron Leonard
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Spoiler alert: capitalism is terrible. In her new book, Stephanie McMillan explains why this economic system is irredeemable and how we can finally crush it.
politics
The great Canadian debate: Should we reform the Senate?
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Sep 3 2015
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Roshini Nair
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Author-activist Helen Forsey shares her vision for a better-functioning Senate from her book "A People's Senate for Canada" and reviews the candidates' ideas for Senate reform in this interview.
environment
The right to ride: Everything you need to know about urban cycling
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Aug 27 2015
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Kaitlin McNabb
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Does urban cycling strike a chord of fear in you? Fear not, Yvonne Bambrick's Urban Cycling Survival Guide will show you the rules of the road and how to put them to good use.
politics
Harper's takeover of Canada: What do we have left?
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Aug 20 2015
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Christine Smith (McFarlane)
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The Harper government has been in power since 2006. In that time, it has managed to systematically dismantle Canada's democracy. How? Read on.
human rights
The dark side of human rights
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Aug 13 2015
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Azeezah Kanji
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Critical scholarship on human rights raises serious questions about the ability of human rights to achieve or promote justice. Authors Nicola Perugini and Neve Gordon explore these questions.
Education
Corporatization of Canadian universities leaves students and faculty on the brink
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Aug 6 2015
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Michael Stewart
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The corporatization of Canadian universities is a startling reality. Academia Inc. reveals the astonishing scale and scope corporate influence has on our universities.
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October 5, 2015
A vacation that led to four years of extensive international research into animal husbandry.
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